Bambudda
99 Powell St
Tel: 604 428 0301
www.bambudda.ca
Bambudda combines contemporary Chinese cuisine in a vibrant cocktail bar atmosphere. You can find great cocktail concoctions and smaller sharing plates offering a creative approach to traditional Chinese food. One of our favourite items is the Chinese congee, made with ox tail, marrow, broccoli, and chili oil. Visit here to see Bambudda’s full menu.
Brioche Urban Baking & Catering
401 W. Cordova St.
Tel: 604-682-4037
www.brioche.ca
Brioche is one of the best cafes to take shelter from the cold weather, offering authentic West Coast Italian cooking, and divine in-house baked goods and pastries. This cozy cafe has fantastic soups made in house from scratch. One of the best is their chef’s signature dish, Cioppino Pescatore Hot Pot (pictured above), a tomato based shrimp bisque simmered with freshly seared wild salmon, basa, calamari, mussels, clams, tiger prawns and spinach. Visit here to view Brioche’s full menu.
Cork & Fin
221 Carrall Street
Tel: 604-569-2215
www.corkandfin.ca
Cork & Fin is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city, offering restaurant goers a romantic dining atmosphere with exposed brick dining room, semi-private mezzanine, and candle-lit dining. Cork & Fin’s seasonally inspired dishes uses some of the city’s freshest scallops, oysters, and clam steamers. One must-try soup is Cork & Fin’s clam chowder made with potato, onions, leeks, clams, and puff pastry. Visit here to view Cork & Fin’s Winter 2013 menu.
La Casita
101 W. Cordova Street
Tel: 604-646-2444
www.lacasita.ca
The family-owned, La Casita, offers authentic Mexican cuisine in a colourful and casual restaurant setting. At La Casita, you can enjoy great margaritas and traditional Mexican food at an affordable price. For a soup with a kick, try La Casita’s Tortilla Soup (pictured above) made with chips, cheese, chile ancho, avocado, chicken, sour cream, and lime. Visit here to view La Casita’s menu.
Lily Mae’s
12 Powel Street
Tel: 604-558-2599
www.lilymaes.ca
The European-inspired bistro, Lily Mae’s, offers rustic comfort food and a romantic atmosphere with the feel of a prairie house kitchen. The food is delicious and comforting, with a European charm. Make yourself feel at home and try Lily Mae’s French Onion Soup, taking inspiration by Provence, France and made with gruyere cheese. Visit here for more information on Lily Mae’s.
Notturno
280 Carrall Street
Tel: 604-720-3145
www.notturnogastown.com
The newly revamped Italian cicchetti bar, Notturno, is the perfect spot to lounge with friends over a couple of craft cocktails and sharing plates fusing West Coast style with Italian cooking. One of our favourite picks from their rotating menu is the Stracciatella soup, made with egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, chicken broth and nutmeg. Visit here to view Notturno’s menu.
Peckinpah BBQ
2 Water Street
Tel: 604-681-5411
www.peckinpahBBQ.com
Peckinpah should be at the top of your list for places with delicious, finger-licking grub. The restaurant located near Gassy Jack statue serves Carolina style BBQ along with delicious soups and stews. For a hearty stew try Peckinpah’s Brunswick Stew, a traditional North Carolina stew using smoked meats (brisket, pulled pork, and smoked chicken) with kernel corn and lima beans in a house-made chicken and tomato stock. Visit here to view Peckinpah’s menu.
Silvestre Deli & Bistro
317 Water Street
Tel: 604-558-2925
www.silvestregustolatino.com
Silvestre is a deli and bistro offering delicious Peruvian breakfasts, sandwiches, decadent desserts, Italian gelato and a great selection of soups. Silvestre offers a range of Peruvian soups from pumpkin cream to traditional Peruvian chicken soup, all of which are prepared to perfection. Our favourite is the Chupe de Pescade (pictured above), a unique homemade style fish soup prepared with Peruvian spices and vegetables. Visit here to view the rest of Silvestre Deli’s soup selection.
The Flying Pig
102 Water St.
Tel: 604-559-7968
www.theflyingpigvan.com
The Flying Pig is a nouveau Canadian bistro in an open concept kitchen, bringing the chef to your table for a personal dining experience. The Flying Pig offers amazing mom-and-pop style food in their seasonally inspired menu, including great soups to go with your savory plates. Try their Three Pea Soup made with smoked ham hock, chick, split and sweet peas. View The Flying Pig’s lunch and dinner menu.
Tuc Craft Kitchen
60 West Cordova Street
Tel: 604-559-8999
www.tucrestaurant.com
Tuc Craft Kitchen offers food from the heart, serving delicious comfort food in a rustic, approachable setting. This restaurant is perfect for those times when you want to dine in comfort and indulge in food that really hits the spot. If you’re in the mood for a simple, smooth soup, try their Roasted Butternut Squash soup. Visit here to view Tuc Craft Kitchen’s menu.
